Rebecca Atwood

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Rebecca Atwood

Rebecca Atwood has been a member of the PhoneDog.com team since the Summer of 2005. She functions as the Vice President. She works mainly behind the scenes, but does get to chime in with a blog post now and then. She loves watching sports, especially football, and in 2013 began golfing (still not good, but goes more than once every couple of years now!).

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Which long distance companies will pay me for the switching fee?

In researching each long distance company that we compare at ##SITENAMESHORT I was able to discover that half of the companies will credit you back for the charges while the other half won't.  But...

Switching fee, What's that?

A switching fee may be charged by your local phone company to change the long distance carrier code (PICC CODE) on your account.  As you saw in the previous question, some of the long distance...

First unbiased cell phone shopping site

At ##SITENAMESHORT we are proud to introduce the first unbiased cell phone shopping site.  With our new cell phone comparison, consumers can come to us for the best deals on-line.  This means for...

What kind of service can I expect while my old number is being ported?

We like to make sure everyone is aware that their phones might experience mixed service until the port-in is finalized.  Mixed services means you may make calls from your new wireless phone, however...

Why isn't there any local and long distance companies listed for my area?

Unfortunately in many parts of the country there are not other companies offering competition for combined local and long distance telephone services at this time.  We find that customers living in...

When porting my number to a new service provider, how long will it take?

Each carrier is different, but on average it takes around three hours for the porting to take place.  Actual time may vary and depends on the two carriers involved, so it is important to remember...

Do I have to dial an area code when making local calls with VoIP services?

No, you do not. Dialing within your area code is simple with 7 Digit Dialing. As long as the number you are calling has the same area code as your new Voice over IP telephone number, all you need to...

Can telephone numbers from different States be billed on one Pioneer bill?

Yes, Pioneer will combine the telephone numbers onto one convenient bill for you when you are requesting long distance services in multiple States.  This can occcur even if the rate plan is different...

How does the two-way radio function work on a cellular phone?

Two-way radio service on a cellular phone is a walkie-talkie type feature that allows for you to push a button and be instantly connected to another party without having to make a phone call.  Once...

Can you explain the difference between text messaging and e-mail?

Text messaging is a fun and innovative way to stay in touch by typing from your mobile device instead of placing a call. You can use your phone's keypad to send messages to other people on your...

Bid on celebrity autographed cell phones this week

Verizon Wireless is giving consumers a chance to bid on autographed cellular phones from their favorite celebrities, TV personalities and professional athletes.  All proceeds raised from the auction...

New BlackBerry 7100 series available with Nextel

Finally Nextel users can put down the old 7520 and happily pick up the new BlackBerry 7100i.  This light-weight sleek designed BlackBerry is a great new replacement to the old large handheld that...

Updated Voice Over IP section

As the leading telecom comparison website, we found it was important to update our VoIP section to give consumers a more descriptive analysis of the service. The updates to the section include an...

List your phone for free at the new cell phone marketplace

Six weeks ago we introduced a cellular phone marketplace, offering consumers a free arena to buy and sell new and used cellular phones.  The marketplace offers online users across the country an easy...

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